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Top South Island 5 Star hotels
Haka House Lake Tekapo
Rooms verr clean and quiet.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
LyLo Christchurch
Clean and efficient, great for short stays pre/post flight
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
The Observatory Hotel Christchurch
Great location and beautiful hotel. The rooms are a little small, but well appointed. You can walk to great food options and there is easy street parking
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Quest on Kilmore
Good hole in wall when you need a bed. Relatively good soundproofing, played music right through the night without issue. Very clean with great modern appliances, well appointed. A stand out for me was the overall guest experience, staff friendly and welcoming, as well as being approachable.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments
Lovely sta
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa
A ways from QT but water taxi is convenient. Food priced as high quality but 1 notch lower than that. Otherwise property is great in every other way.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Bealey Quarter
Clean room
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Sudima Kaikoura
Good
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
This place was better than the reviews we read before booking. Easy and smooth check in by very friendly and professional staff. Convenient allocated car park for an fee underneath the building. The one bedroom apartment was spotless and well stocked with tea, coffee, hot chocolate. Close to the ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Sudima Christchurch City
From the first hello by the staff, we were hooked. We loved everything about this hotel mostly the spaciousness of the room well equipped for room service and a bit of cooking. The room was super modern and sparkling clean. The restaurant a bit small and a tad noisy but the food and service more ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
South Island Resorts & 5 Star Hotels
Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in South Island to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.
Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!
Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.
For your next trip, book a hotel that can be your own little hideaway, whether you’re in town for business or leisure. South Island 5-star hotels provide you with all the comforts and amenities you expect from a sophisticated hotel, with a staff that’s happy to ensure you have everything you need to feel at home.
Whether you’re a first-time guest, or you’ve stayed in 5-star hotels in South Island before, you’ll have no shortage of options to choose from on your next trip when you book with Travelocity. Browse our vast selection and find great deals on luxury lodging.